___ strenuous law enforcement efforts, the number of criminal cases decreased by nearly 10 percent for the period from mid-March to June 30.
(A) In spite of
(B) To say nothing of
(C) Being out of tune with
(D) As a result of
The trees have been cut down in large amounts. The _____ of the world’s rain forests becomes a serious problem.
(A)depreciation (B)deformation (C)deforestation (D)decomposition
34 His ______ and outgoing personality had a positive effect on his ability to collaborate with his co-workers.
(A) extraverted (B) inflexible (C) obstinate (D) refractory